WASHINGTON – The departments of Labor, War, and Veterans Affairs today announced plans to update assistance programs for veterans leaving the military and entering civilian life to ensure they have timely access to career opportunities and benefits. The initiative is in response to an executive order signed by President Trump on Sept. 8, that directed the three agencies to update the Transition Assistance Program – which provides information, tools, and training to ensure service members, their spouses and/or caregivers are prepared for the next step in civilian life – to ensure service members leave the military connected to specific employment, training, or Registered Apprenticeship opportunities.